Across 12 covered model years from 2007 to 2018, the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 712.1 lb (323 kg) and dry weights ranging from 668 lb (303 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer is heavier than about 58.9% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 712.1 lb (323 kg) |
| Dry weight | 668 lb (303 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,311.1 cc |
| Torque | 81.8 lb-ft (110.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.88 US gal (18.47 L) to 4.9 US gal (18.55 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.3 lb (13.8 kg) to 30.5 lb (13.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.49 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.84 cc / lb to 1.96 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.9 lb / 100 cc to 54.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 698.3 lb (316.8 kg) to 698.5 lb (316.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 712.1 lb (323 kg) for wet/running weight and 668 lb (303 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer heavy compared with other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 59th percentile among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2007-2018 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.88 US gal (18.47 L) to 4.9 US gal (18.55 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.3 lb (13.8 kg) to 30.5 lb (13.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 892.1 lb (404.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer with a full tank?
The page calculates about 698.3 lb (316.8 kg) to 698.5 lb (316.8 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
What is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.49 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.84 cc per lb to 1.96 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer years?
The usable year data ranges from 668 lb (303 kg) in 2007-2008 to 712.1 lb (323 kg) in 2009-2018.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.